Crime Rate in Seamer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seamer

The total recorded crimes in Seamer, Scarborough, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seamer crime rate of 15.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Seamer, encompassing approximately 1,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Seamer Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • with total crimes: 6
  • Seamer with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Seamer?

To understand the safety of Seamer, we need to analyze Seamer crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Seamer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 240 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seamer recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Seamer had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 271 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seamer recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Seamer has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Seamer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Seamer has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 15.06 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Seamer crimes were 240. The crime rate of Seamer in 2024 was 129.11 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seamer were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.79 (year) or 12.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seamer)CrimesRank (Seamer)CrimesRank (Seamer)
Castle387 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney96 61,039 21,277 2
Northstead131 2946 3957 5
Eastfield98 5913 41,007 3
Whitby West110 3717 6678 7
Weaponness & Ramshill108 4652 7999 4
Woodlands78 7728 5912 6
Whitby Streonshalh66 8570 8574 8
Filey44 10518 9478 9
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)51 9349 10326 11
Newby32 12316 11393 10
Scalby & the Coast33 11249 13284 13
Danby & Mulgrave26 15238 15293 12
Cayton31 13257 12275 14
Derwent Valley & Moor11 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast23 16198 17182 17

Seamer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 202511
March 20256
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202510
April 202510
March 20255
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Seamer in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Seamer postcode area is presented below.

1. (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Seamer (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Jersey Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newchase Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Seamer Carr Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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